Ep. 4 - Basic 7v7 Soccer Organization - 1-2-3-1 basics

Is Episode 4, I breakdown the basic shape of the 1-2-3-1 for 7v7 soccer.
We review the basic shape from goal kicks, moving through the thirds from middle to attacking, and back again to defend.
It's important to remember that these shapes on the field can be used in your training when working on technical skills with your players - it's the transfer of skills from theory (individual skill practice) to practice (how and when to use individual skills in a game) that's the ultimate goal with your players at this age.
00:00 - Kick-off
01:37 - Basic Shape 1-2-3-1 - Goal Kick
03:59 - Making the field “big”
05:25 - Attacking Third Width and Depth
08:15 - Making the field “small - defending
10:31 - Summary
11:53 - Post-Match Review
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[@noprognosis13]

Hi Coach! Great stuff! I’ve found myself coming back to your videos multiple times getting ready for next season. Question: What do you think about naming/numbering the wide players 2’s and 3’s in a U9/U10 7 v 7 (instead of 7’s/11’s) in a system where we anticipate playing a 4-4-2 diamond in our club’s older teams? We’re in the Philly area, and the Union’s diamond shape seems to have quite an influence on the local style of play. Thanks!

[@SoccerCoachKW]

It’s mostly a matter of semantics - 2 & 3 denote that you want them to run further back (into a back 4). I’d say it’s in 9v9 you make the choice of formation to support whatever happens in 11v11. 7v7 you are introducing everyone to the positions - I wouldn’t worry about it yet!